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Winter 2008
We
continue coverage on how to upgrade older homes while keeping their original
charms. We also focus on saving money through creative financing, multi-use
rooms, remodeling ‘green’ and imaginative use of features we often take for
granted (e.g., windows, hardware, concrete
flooring).
We also present ideas of how to ‘beat the winter blues’.
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Feature Article: Teaching an Old House New
Tricks
“Vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce and the crust on an apple pie – warm
and flakey.” That’s how the designer describes a new kitchen that was part
of the total renovation of a 1980’s home. This remodel was enriched by a
homeowner’s art background and her ability to bring her vision to fruition.
Table of Contents - Winter 2008 Issue
Page 6. Why Remodel Green?
Think of the environment when planning to remodel your home and “cash in”
while you do it.
Page 8. Shack to Chic
Explore the challenges of turning a 1900s tar paper shack into a warm and
functional modern kitchen.
Page 12. Dream Remodel – Real Life Budget
Homeowners use sweat equity and internet technology to cut costs while
creating a comfy attic getaway.
Page 16. Two Rooms in the Space of One
A Murphy bed changes this space from playroom to guestroom before the
luggage is unpacked.
Page 20. The Artist’s Eye
The homeowner’s ability to envision the finished product is the key to
success in this “empty-nester” home
Page 28. Beating the Winter Blahs
Designer Gregg Johnson offers easy and inexpensive ideas to keep you going
until spring arrives.
Page 30. Window Shopping
Everything you ever wanted to know about windows to help you make a
thoughtful purchase.
Page 32. Windows as Art
Textured glass provides privacy, hand beveled glass gives dimension and
light-play, and color creates highlights.
Page 35. Pearls of Inspiration
Small changes in hardware can be the easiest way to alter the entire look of
a room.
Page 36. Concrete: Customizable Flooring
Don’t hide that plain old cement floor. Turn it into a floor that is strong,
durable and beautiful.
Page 40. Teaching an Old House New Tricks
This 65-year-old, South Hill home got a serious facelift giving the entryway
door an eye-catching angle and a color pallet that takes stops traffic.